Education News Archive»

New Executive Council sworn in: Premier Christy Clark's new cabinet, which is focused on creating jobs, building B.C.'s economy and creating a debt-free province for future generations, was officially sworn-in today. read more; Economy Families Multiculturalism Monday, June 10, 2013 9:16 AM
School district profiles: Find out more about your school district. read more; Monday, April 15, 2013 12:08 PM
New Ecole des Pionniers on the drawing board: A just-signed $22.8-million project agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF) lays the groundwork for a replacement for École des Pionniers in Port Coquitlam. read more; Education Families Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:45 AM
Provincial support revives Nisga'a elementary school: Nathan Barton Elementary will be revitalized with mechanical and electrical system upgrades, thanks to $2.2 million from the B.C. government. read more; Education Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:30 AM
B.C. Education Infographics Gallery: Wondering how much money there is for K-12 education this fiscal year? Or have questions about class sizes? Have a look at the infographics to learn about the B.C. education system. read more; Friday, April 12, 2013 4:02 PM
Modernized school for Northern Interior families: A $5.28-million project agreement was announced by Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad and Nechako Lakes board chair Steve Davis. The rural community of Granisle is receiving new modular classrooms to replace part of Babine Elementary-Secondary. read more; Education Families Friday, April 12, 2013 2:30 PM
Seismic upgrade for Sangster Elementary: Sangster Elementary school is getting a $2.1-million seismic upgrade. Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong and school board chair Wendy Hobbs were joined by students and school staff for an official signing event in the school's library. read more; Education Families Friday, April 12, 2013 12:30 PM
New school, activity centre for Giscome: Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond paid a special visit to Giscome. read more; Education Families Health Friday, April 12, 2013 10:51 AM
Seismic upgrade coming to Deep Cove Elementary: A $1.4-million project agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Saanich Board of Education will result in a seismic upgrade for Deep Cove Elementary school. read more; Education Friday, April 12, 2013 10:50 AM
Ecole Quadra Elementary to be upgraded for its centenary: MLA Ida Chong delivered good news to an excited gathering of students at Ecole Quadra Elementary. read more; Education Families Friday, April 12, 2013 9:45 AM
It's easy to get $1,200 for your child's education: To highlight how easy it is for families to get the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant, Education Minister Don McRae and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett visited a BMO Bank of Montreal branch to discuss the new grant with a BMO financial planning expert and a local parent. read more; Education Families Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:45 AM
$200,000 grant empowers B.C. youth: Me to We and its charity partner Free The Children have been awarded a $200,000 grant to support their school-based programs, including a new pilot program aimed at empowering youth to prevent bullying in their communities. read more; Education Families Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:30 AM
It's easy to get $1,200 for your child's education: To highlight how easy it is for families to get the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant, Education Minister Don McRae and East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett visited the East Kootenay Community Credit Union to discuss the new grant with one of the credit union's financial planning experts and a local parent. read more; Economy Education Families Wednesday, April 10, 2013 2:30 PM
School gym grows with provincial and partner support: The Peace River North board of education received a package from Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm which bore good tidings for Clearview Elementary/Jr. Secondary school. read more; Education Wednesday, April 10, 2013 2:15 PM
Provincial funding rejuvenates elementary school in Nicola: The B.C. government is committing up to $5.6 million to partially replace Nicola-Canford Elementary so students can continue to learn in their hometown in the future, instead of travelling to another school every day. read more; Education Families Wednesday, April 10, 2013 1:00 PM
It's easy to get $1,200 for your child's education: To highlight how easy it is for families to get the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant, Education Minister Don McRae visited a BMO Bank of Montreal branch to discuss the new grant with a BMO financial planning expert and a local parent. read more; Economy Education Families Tuesday, April 9, 2013 3:15 PM
B.C.'s largest school district adding 300 student spaces: A busy construction period is gearing up as ground is being broken on an $8.4-million addition to the school. read more; Education Families Tuesday, April 9, 2013 1:00 PM
It's easy to get $1,200 for your child's education: To highlight how easy it is for families to get the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant, Education Minister Don McRae visited a BMO Bank of Montreal branch. read more; Economy Education Families Monday, April 8, 2013 1:15 PM
New funding delivers local milk to schools: Schools participating in the BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program will now have the option to receive milk from local dairy farms thanks to $1 million in new provincial funding. read more; Education Health Monday, April 8, 2013 10:30 AM
Premier announces $584 million to keep high-risk schools on solid ground: Premier Christy Clark announced more than $584 million to seismically upgrade 45 high-risk schools, marking a significant milestone in government's commitment to student safety. read more; Education Families Monday, April 8, 2013 10:15 AM